SMC Relay for Life postponed

Thursday, October 8, 2020 ~ Updated 1:29 PM

Due to potential rain South Mississippi County Relay for Life has been postponed until Saturday, Oct. 17.

This year's relay will be a drive-thru event only for cancer survivors and their families.

Those participating may decorate their vehicle in honor of or in memory of their loved ones. The event’s opening lap will be held around the courthouse square. This will symbolize participants victory over cancer.

Survivors will be given a brown bag

meal as they drive around. The event will end with one final lap around the court- house square, which will honor the memory of those who have lost the fight.

The public is invited to purchase luminaries or yards signs to honor anyone who has fought cancer.

The cost for luminaries are $5 each and yard signs are $10.

If anyone has questions concerning this event or would like to volunteer, con- tact Janice Currie at 870-815-0708 or Tiffany Baker at 870-815-1340.